Eden Brothers Basil Seeds
Best ornamental herb for home gardeners seeking culinary versatility and color.
These seeds offer a dramatic visual upgrade to your herb garden with their striking deep purple foliage and clove-like aroma. While you sacrifice the traditional green aesthetic of standard basil, you gain a versatile, deer-resistant plant that thrives just as well in a windowsill container as it does in a backyard bed.
$5.49
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking dramatic visual contrast in edible landscapes
- Culinary enthusiasts wanting unique peppery and clove-like flavor profiles
- Creative cooks interested in natural food dyeing techniques
Who should skip it
- Home chefs looking for traditional pesto ingredients
- Gardeners with limited access to intense, full sunlight
- Impatient growers preferring fast-sprouting seed varieties
Performance breakdown
Visual Appeal
Striking deep purple foliage adds dramatic contrast to any herb garden.
Culinary Versatility
Unique clove and licorice notes elevate everything from oils to vinegars.
Growth Accessibility
Fast-growing nature makes this an ideal choice for novice gardeners.
Container Suitability
Compact growth habit thrives perfectly in pots and small patio spaces.
Pest Resilience
Natural deer resistance protects your harvest from common garden intruders.
Harvest Flexibility
Easily adaptable for fresh microgreens, dried herbs, or aromatic sauces.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Ocimum basilicum
Seed Type
Organic Seed, Open Pollinated
Life Cycle
Annual
Planting Depth
1/4 inch
Plant Spacing
10 inches
Days to Maturity
60 to 90 days
Hardiness Zones
3 through 10
Flavor Profile
Sweet Cloves; Licorice
Yield per Plant or Area
Packet covers up to 30 Sq. Ft; 1 Ounce covers up to 150 Sq. Ft
Recommended Planting Season
Spring
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